East Jaiñtia Hills district administration has banned construction of commercial establishments and related works within 50 meters from the high water mark of water bodies.
The district magistrate in an order under section 144 CrPC said, such construction may cause damage and endanger the water bodies within the district and such acts need to be closely monitored and regulated.
All such constructions have to obtain prior permission from the office of the district magistrate, the order said.